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Contract for Woodland Establishment & Maintenance of new woodlands at various sites across County Durham (2025)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2025 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the Woodland Establishment & Maintenance of new woodlands at various sites across County Durham for 2025. The contract involves planting approximately 12,000 mainly broadleaved trees across five sites, with the support of tree guards, stakes, and fencing, along with maintenance for three years, which includes weeding, footpath maintenance, and replacement of failed elements. The procurement process utilized a selective, restricted procedure and concluded on 25th November 2024. The contract, valued at £138,000, officially begins on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st December 2027, covering forestry services as per CPV classification 77200000. The primary supplier is Microsite, with Maydencroft held in reserve.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry and environmental management, particularly those capable of managing large-scale planting and maintenance projects. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) within the forestry services sector are well-suited to compete, as the contract's structure favours the involvement of such enterprises. The project's three-year duration ensures ongoing work and stable revenue, with the potential to build strong relationships with a prominent public sector organisation, Durham County Council, thereby contributing to sustained business growth and development in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Woodland Establishment & Maintenance of new woodlands at various sites across County Durham (2025)

Notice Description

This Contract for Woodland Establishment & Maintenance of new woodlands at various sites across County Durham. Durham County Council to appoint a single Contractor to carry out the planting of approximately 12,000 mainly broadleaved trees across 5 sites including the supply of trees, guards, stakes and fencing etc, the planting of the trees early 2025 planting season and including 3 years maintenance thereof including weeding, cutting of footpaths and the replacement of failed elements. This contract will be awarded on a sole supplier basis, however the Council will hold one bidder in reserve to protect the provision of the contract deliverables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21556dd0-9dab-48d7-9f3a-fc187e80c6d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1726b132-90e5-4456-be65-7c51ae61288d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MAYDENCROFT, (IN RESERVE

MICROSITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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